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Am I dying?! : a complete guide to your symptoms -- and what to do next / Christopher Kelly, M.D., M.S., Marc Eisenberg, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Am I dying?! : (portion title)

Kelly, Christopher R., (author.). Eisenberg, Marc, (author.).

Summary:

Most new symptoms turn out to be minor issues, but none of us wants to ignore a problem that could harm our health or even cause death. Though the internet offers a wealth of data, it can also be a source of harmful misinformation. So if you have a new symptom, how worried should you be? The authors walk you through the most common symptoms and provide helpful, conversational guidance on what to do. Organized in a humorous, easy-to-access format and packed with practical information and expert advice, this book is an essential resource for your household.

""A comprehensive, light-hearted resource for your inner hypochondriac, with advice on when to chill out, make a doctor's appointment, or go to the hospital. Christopher Kelly, MD, and Marc Eisenberg, MD, FACC, cardiologists at Columbia University Medical Center, are both highly accomplished physicians and health experts. Though they treat people of all ages with diverse health concerns, the one question most patients really want to know is, "Am I dying?!" Most new symptoms turn out to be minor. Most likely, that stuffy nose isn't a sign of cancer. But sometimes a headache isn't just a temporary nuisance; it could be a sign of a serious condition. None of us wants to ignore a problem that could harm our health or even cause death. Though the internet offers a wealth of data, it can also be a source of harmful misinformation. So if you have a new symptom, how worried should you be? In Am I Dying?!, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Eisenberg walk you through the most common symptoms--from back pain, nausea, chest pain, constipation, and forgetfulness to fatigue, rashes, shortness of breath, and bloating--and provide helpful, conversational guidance on what to do. Organized in a humorous, easy-to-access format and packed with practical information and expert advice, Am I Dying?! is an essential resource every household needs." --Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780062847607
ISBN: 0062847600
ISBN: 9780062884084
ISBN: 0062884085
Physical Description: xii, 337 pages ; 21 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Head and neck -- Chest and back -- Belly -- Lady parts -- Gentleman parts -- Bathroom trouble -- Arms and legs -- Skin and hair -- Postscript: Turns out you're fine.